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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1949
Page
6
The article praises E. Sawyer for a generous gift enabling a civic auditorium in La Crosse. It highlights the donor's long vision, the expected cultural benefits, and the city's gratitude and commitment to fulfill the project's obligations.
L Crosse joins in the Opportunity Bond Drive with the Covered Wagon display. The treasury department chose the wagon as the emblem for the Savings Bond Opportunity Drive May 16 to June 30. It symbolizes America's pioneer search for opportunity and a secure future through buying U S savings bonds.
ERBERT HOOVER urges the federal government to reduce civilian staff by ten percent aiming to maintain or improve service. The plan would cut about 200000 workers via turnover, saving 3 to 5 billion dollars annually, and stems from the Hoover commission report on reorganizing government. Congress shows enthusiasm but resists district impacts. deficit concerns loom without broad spending curtailment.
National Safety Council warns half of drownings occur in summer and urges learning to swim. Red Cross backs programs to teach beginners, including children and adults in La Crosse with qualified instructors. Swimming is fun and lifesaving for families near water.
A 91-year-old Cleveland woman weighing 99 pounds was hospitalized after being blown by a gust of wind. She reportedly took the mishap lightly and recovered.
The piece analyzes moves by labor and administration factions over replacing the Taft Hartley act with a restored Wagner framework. It discusses potential compromise amendments, party divisions, and how the 1950 elections could influence whether a new law emerges. It notes union strength and campaign dynamics amid planned legislative timing.
The Minnesota legislature adjourned after a productive three and a half month session authorizing a 90 million dollar veterans bonus an extensive mental health program increased aid to the elderly more school funds a large institutional building program and higher taxes. Wisconsin lawmakers spent a similar period without notable major bills advancing, focusing on newspaper tax measures bingo debates school prayer issues and public-time tirades as they wrangled over various matters.
The Milwaukee Journal reports under the NHS doctors face time wasted by hypochondriacs seeking trivial care while dentists see heavy demand. Authors suggest socialized care may force doctors to make treatments less agreeable.
The excerpt notes the Commodity Credit Corporation aiding starving Europeans while lacking legal authority to assist Indians at home. It cites Judge Michael A Musmanno praising the new international war crimes tribunal. It also quotes Ed Gardner reflecting on his party popularity.
A quotation from Mme Chiang Kai-shek urges careful foresight to preserve civilization in the future, reflecting on lessons from the past and the hope for wiser policies ahead.
In Madison the Wisconsin Democratic Party assigns two new roles to stabilize leadership after Robert Tehan's federal judgeship. Jer ome Fox becomes patronage lead while Carl Thompson chairs as national committeeman, signaling a shift from old guard to militant younger members and a restructuring of county campaigns statewide.
A miscellaneous reader Q and A column from The La Crosse Tribune provides brief answers on subjects including isolated islands with no women, Athos monasteries, heel and toe walking, number of reporters for a congressional record, body fluids composition, the origin of April Fools Day, standing Jerusalem during Jesus time, ski pronunciation, bird flight heights, and Ember days of fasting and prayer with historical notes.
A reader praises the Webster's Illustrated Tower Dictionary and Atlas 378 pages long with over 25 000 definitions plus legal and musical terms population tables earth statistics weights and measures and 16 pages of world maps. It is a daily reference and costs 40 cents with coupon from the Bureau 316 Eye St NE Washington DC.
Mail to Washington D C. This fragment indicates an address format used for mailing to the capital.
The high court ruling allows a judge to impose the death penalty after a jury recommends life for Samuel Williams who killed a 15 year old girl during a home robbery. The decision raises questions about due process and how background and prior life influence punishment versus the crime.
The day long Democratic caucus exposed splits over repealing Taft Hartley. Leaders debated presidential power to operate struck plants, 90 day cooling off periods, and amendments from Douglas and Humphrey. Neely warned of losses if concessions were made. others urged compromise to replace Taft Hartley.
Letters to this column on matters of general interest are welcomed but must not exceed 400 words. The paper may condense or withhold publication. Personal religious political content will be avoided. Names and addresses must accompany letters, or a pen name may be provided. Directly affected persons or organizations may request the author’s identity.
La Crosse Tribune readers report planned condemnation and evictions for Green Island residents. They question water safety claims by the health inspector and accuse officials including Alderman Niedbalski and building inspector Alberts of past permitting. Veterans say Sanitation battles fuel their resistance.
In a 16 to 3 committee vote the common council approved an ordinance to establish a Burlington railroad passenger depot at the intersection of 26th and State streets. Also notes include local visits, honors, and past events from the era.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee urged ratification of the North Atlantic pact as the best path to avoid another world war. The treaty, signed April 4 by the United States Canada and ten European nations, becomes binding only after a two thirds Senate approval. Senator Connally said early debate will be sought and predicted ratification will be overwhelming.
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